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On a recent Friday afternoon, a line stretched out the door at Conbud, one of New York City’s 15 legal marijuana shops. But the crowd wasn’t here for the cannabis: It was to see Mike Tyson, grinning and flexing with fans at the launch of his own line of legal weed.

As the state works out how to regulate and license a new industry, illegal pot shops have proliferated across the five boroughs—and have drawn the attention of local officials. But those that have gotten their permits are doing more than just selling weed: They’re making an effort to connect with and educate their communities.

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The goal at this Queens shop, whose name references its Rastafarian roots, is to cultivate a “cannabis community.” Owners Alessandro Cottone and Jeremy Rivera want to know customers by their names and provide them with as much information as possible about the product they’re purchasing. The pair also pride themselves on putting back into their neighborhood through community outreach, which is why they’ve donated to local schools and are planning to release an app that will let customers order their products from their phones.

Channeling the aesthetic of a moody 20th-century apothecary, this Manhattan spot stuns guests with a high-end selection of everything from 22-karat gold-inlaid bongs to French marble ashtrays. But the best part of the experience may be the customer service: This is a family-run operation that hires formerly incarcerated workers to help with customer needs.